Over the last ten years, a technique called “fat grafting” has been utilized as part of operational facial rejuvenation surgery. The reason for this shift is due to the loss of volume many experience in particular areas of the face during the aging process.
While a limited incision facelift and/or traditional facelift can address the removal of redundant skin and repositioning of fat, the one thing it cannot execute is adding volume. And herein lies where fat grafting is beneficial for a more youthful transformation.
A board certified plastic surgeon that specializes in facial surgery will use liposuction to harvest fat cells from an area of a patient’s body such as the abdomen or upper thighs for this special procedure.
Please note that the amount harvested is quite small and in no way resembles a body sculpting procedure. On average, the amount of fat gathered is around 10 to 25 cubic centimeters which averages out to two to four teaspoons.
